In Jewish law, marriage consists of two separate acts, called erusin or kiddushin, meaning sanctification, which is the bethrothal ceremony, and nissu'in or chupah, the actual ceremony for the marriage. Erusin changes the couple's interpersonal status, while nissu'in brings about the legal consequences of the change of status.
In Talmudic times, these two ceremonies usually took place up to a year apart; the bride lived with her parents until the actual marriage ceremony which is the nissuin, would take place in a room or tent that the groom had set up for her. But since the Middle Ages the two ceremonies have taken place as a combined ceremony performed in public.
In Talmudic times, these two ceremonies usually took place up to a year apart; the bride lived with her parents until the actual marriage ceremony which is the nissuin, would take place in a room or tent that the groom had set up for her. But since the Middle Ages the two ceremonies have taken place as a combined ceremony performed in public.
According to the Talmud, erusin involves the groom handing an object to the bride - either an object of value such as a ring, or a document stating that she is being betrothed to him.
In order to be valid, this must be done in the presence of two unrelated male witnesses.
After erusin, the laws of adultery apply, and the marriage cannot be dissolved without a religious divorce. The couple may live together after nisuin.
Mazal tov.
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